American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Missouri Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Missouri Chapter Missouri Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This page isn’t monitored 24/7. If you are in crisis call 1 800 273 8255

Suicide is a national health problem that takes an enormous toll on family, friends, co-workers, and the entire community. AFSP provides opportunities for survivors of suicide loss to get involved through a wide variety of educational, outreach, and awareness efforts. AFSP’s growing network of more than 50 local chapters nationwide join together those who have lost someone to suicide, individuals with mental disorders and their families, mental health professionals, community and business leaders, and others interested in preventing suicide. Our chapter volunteers deliver innovative prevention programs to schools and businesses, reach out to survivors of suicide loss, organize fundraising events, and act as a go-to resource for their entire community. They are at the forefront of increasing the public’s awareness of suicide as a public health issue that is preventable. Please join us today to help build a world without suicide.

Whatever your “”why”” is, you have a place to advocate at Advocacy Action Days. 💙Each year between January and May, AFSP...
02/06/2026

Whatever your “”why”” is, you have a place to advocate at Advocacy Action Days. 💙

Each year between January and May, AFSP chapters host Advocacy Action Days in state capitals across the country. These powerful and inspiring events bring advocates and state lawmakers together to talk about how we can and must work together to prevent su***de.

Find an event near you at afsp.org/calendar

Join us in Missouri March 11th https://2026-missouri-advocacy-action-day.attendease.com

As an AFSP advocate, your voice has once again made a powerful impact. 💙📣On February 3rd, the President signed the Fisca...
02/04/2026

As an AFSP advocate, your voice has once again made a powerful impact. 💙📣

On February 3rd, the President signed the Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding bill, which includes strong investments in su***de prevention and mental health programs, many of which match AFSP’s requests.

Before final passage, AFSP priorities within the FY26 funding bill received significant bipartisan support from members in both chambers of Congress. To show our appreciation, it's important that lawmakers hear our thanks for supporting these critical programs.

Read the press release: https://afsp.org/story/afsp-applauds-passage-of-fiscal-year-2026-fy26-labor-health-and-human-services

Take action: https://afsp.quorum.us/campaign/153819/

By bringing people together, we can create communities who look out for each other, cheer each other on, notice when som...
02/03/2026

By bringing people together, we can create communities who look out for each other, cheer each other on, notice when someone needs help, and take action.

Our current Board of Directors is searching for new members!

We strive for our leadership to be diverse in all ways, as such we are looking for geographical representation for the Bootheel, northeast, and north central Missouri.

For more information contact us today!

This weekend, AFSP Missouri volunteer Lauren Ross proudly represented our chapter at the American Foundation for Su***de...
02/02/2026

This weekend, AFSP Missouri volunteer Lauren Ross proudly represented our chapter at the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s Chapter Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado! Lauren took the spotlight during the Advocacy Action Days 201 breakout session, where she shared innovative ways chapters can elevate and energize their Advocacy Action Days.

She highlighted the powerful visual displays our chapter creates each year and offered inspiring ideas for expanding educational opportunities that can be woven into the day—sparking great conversation and fresh ideas across chapters!

We want to thank MIMH at UMSL, Missouri Firearm Su***de Prevention Learning Cohort, and Safer Homes Collaborative for pa...
02/01/2026

We want to thank MIMH at UMSL, Missouri Firearm Su***de Prevention Learning Cohort, and Safer Homes Collaborative for partnering with us to provide the research connection and webinar series on firearm su***de prevention in September. Tonight our chapter won the Outstanding Support for Research award and this award is just as much theirs as it is ours! Thank you!

02/01/2026

Thank you to all our supporters for helping the St. Louis Out Of The Darkness walk be in the Century Club by raising more than $190K.

Missouri Chapter representing at the 2026bChapter Leadership Conference in beautiful Denver CO.
01/30/2026

Missouri Chapter representing at the 2026bChapter Leadership Conference in beautiful Denver CO.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, please know that support is available.Big emotions can come up during uncertain or ...
01/24/2026

If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, please know that support is available.

Big emotions can come up during uncertain or difficult moments — especially when we’re taking in a lot at once. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and you deserve care, understanding, and connection.

📞 Call or text 988 anytime for confidential support.

Advocacy works!! Thank you to everyone who reached out to your members of congress!
01/15/2026

Advocacy works!! Thank you to everyone who reached out to your members of congress!

This is NOT okay. Not now. Not ever.Programs have already been shut down. The harm is already happening in our communiti...
01/14/2026

This is NOT okay. Not now. Not ever.

Programs have already been shut down. The harm is already happening in our communities—and it will continue to happen every single day until these decisions are reversed. Lives are being put at risk. Silence is not an option.

It cannot stress this enough: this is unacceptable.

We need action right now. Please email or call your legislators in DC.
You can register as a field advocate through American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP). They provide templates, email addresses, and guidance. It takes 10 seconds to send an email that can help save lives.
Register here: https://afsp.org/public-policy-advocate/ and then head to the Action Center.

Learn how to recognize warning signs and how to support someone in a mental health crisis or someone impacted by su***de. Trainings are available—and they save lives. Need help finding one? Visit https://afsp.org/chapter/missouri

Please share this. Share it widely. Tag people. Send it to friends, family, coworkers. Encourage everyone you know to speak up against these unimaginably harmful cuts. Collective voices matter.

And always remember: 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7/365.

You matter. Your life matters. And our communities are worth fighting for.

💙 Survivor Day Live – Saturday, November 22 | 7 PM ET 💙Join us for International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day Live, a s...
11/22/2025

💙 Survivor Day Live – Saturday, November 22 | 7 PM ET 💙

Join us for International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day Live, a special online event bringing together loss survivors from across the country for stories of hope, healing, and connection.

We’re proud to share that Missouri’s very own Angie Brown will be one of the panelists during this national broadcast! 🌟

📅 Saturday, November 22
🕖 7 PM ET
📍 Streaming live on AFSP National’s page
🔗 Learn more: afsp.org/SurvivorDay

Together, we remember, connect, and find healing. 💛

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